Modernization
170,000 military dating-site users exposed, hackers say
An affiliate of the LulzSec hacker group is claiming it obtained and published personally-identifiable information for 170,000 military personnel.
People
Internet not ready for democracy
NIST concludes that Internet technology isn't yet able to support online voting.
People
NRC commissioner to resign; accused of intimidating staff members
After an eight-year tenure at the agency, the head of the nuclear safety agency says he's leaving.
Digital Government
OMB asks for evidence-based budgeting
Agencies should base their fiscal year 2014 budget requests on evidence of programs' effectiveness, with an eye toward spending less, OMB says.
People
Women in Technology get awards for work in IT
The association gave out awards to women who are making an impact on their fields.
Digital Government
VA official leaves amid scandal
Inspector general report uncovers rash of contract problems at Veterans Affairs Department.
Cybersecurity
White House cyber czar Howard Schmidt plans retirement
The Obama administration's senior cyber official announces he's retiring to spend more time with family.
Acquisition
VA's Frye stirs debate with reverse auction explanation
The VA official who halted reverse auctions becomes the focal point of the debate.
Cybersecurity
10 ways to secure the IT supply chain
NIST's streamlined guidance on risk management focuses on a set of key recommendations for ensuring the security and reliability of information and communications systems.
Modernization
NOAA's innovative climate website gets cutback in House
House lawmakers approved only a single cutback to the proposed Commerce and Justice department budgets this week, targeting a new climate website.
Modernization
Navy releases $10B NGEN RFP
Let the competition begin as the Navy finally releases NGEN request for proposals and two teams square off to win the lucrative contract.
Modernization
FBI proposing 'wiretapping' law for social media, Web email, according to report
The FBI is preparing to seek authority to access Web-based social media networks, email and instant messages for law enforcement investigations of suspected illegal activity.
Digital Government
Facebook 'Likes' not protected as free speech, judge rules
A district court judge has ruled that employees who are fired for liking something on Facebook have no legal remedy under the First Amendment.
Digital Government
Federal CIO living in style with new designer home
Former Microsoft exec makes big house purchase.
Digital Government
GSA questioned for dubious kickback offer to contractors
Agency offered tax breaks in exchange for payments, according to reports.
Modernization
Google scores Interior SaaS deal
The search giant gets another government cloud win, its biggest yet.
Modernization